If you're staying at KMS (not coming on the trip), you'll be in class with Ms. Kepner's substitute. You may read from Ms. Kepner's library or the school library, work on your Book Response Project, and/or work on assignments for other classes.

If you're coming on the field trip...

Be sure to dress in comfortable clothing and shoes. We'll be walking to and from the bus stop, spending a good bit of time outside!

Bring a small bag/backpack with a sack lunch, water bottle, and cash if desired for book or cafe purchases. You may also want to bring sun protection (such as a hat, sunglasses, and/or sunscreen.)

We will leave Kealing at roughly 7:45am and arrive back at school in time for A4 at 1:15pm. If we get delayed for any reason, students will not be held responsible for lateness.

You may bring cell phones with you, but only take them out for brief moments and for appropriate reasons.

You may leave some materials in Ms. Kepner's class if absolutely necessary, but keep in mind that the classroom will not be locked while we're gone.

We'll spend the first 90 minutes - 2 hours inside BookPeople, discussing the YA Literature Industry and previewing the Texas Teen Book Festival. We'll also have time to tour the store and browse the inventory. LUNCH will be on the deck just outside the store at 11:00am.

Students should STAY WITH THE GROUP at all times, especially when traveling and transitioning between locations. BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS and MAKE SURE THAT YOU KNOW WHERE MS. KEPNER IS at all times!

If you wish to purchase a book, bring the necessary payment on this day.

Collect RenFest forms and payment

Friday 10/16:

Thank you notes for Emily Morse

Recap and discussion about E. Kristen Anderson's visit

Collect RenFest forms and payment

Handout: Fantasy Map / Response

Begin The Princess Bride

Tuesday 10/20:

Finish The Princess Bride

Submit response page

Collect RenFest forms & payment - last-minute submissions?

Handout & Work Time:

Fantasy Map Project

Thursday 10/22:

Fantasy Map Project Work Time (Paragraphs due)

Monday 10/26:

Fantasy Map Project Work Time

Wednesday 10/28:

Fantasy Map Project Work Time (Rough Draft Due)

Friday 10/30:

Buffy the Vampire Slayer, "Halloween"

Response: How is this genre "fantasy"? (Handout, complete, submit)

Tuesday 11/3:

Work on Fantasy Map Project (Final Draft submission option)

Discuss plans and details for Renaissance Festival on Wednesday!

Prepare for field trip -- WORK TIME ON OTHER CLASSES

Visit with teachers from other "A Day" classes

Begin work you'll miss on Wednesday

FIELD TRIP -- RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL! -- WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH:

Students on the field trip will meet in Ms. Kepner's classroom (210) PROMPTLY at 7:20am. This will include the Harry Potter class and students from Ms. McClellan's classes who are also attending the trip with us.

Chaperones will also meet us at that time and location.

Remember - you should either bring MONEY to buy lunch at the festival, or BRING A SACK LUNCH.

You may receive extra credit for dressing up in Renaissance or fantasy-themed clothing.

Be aware of the weather and bring the necessary clothing/jackets/umbrellas/sunscreen/sunglasses/etc..

We will return to Kealing by 4:45pm so that students can catch the late bus. WHEN WE RETURN, you will need to either get directly in your parents' car or on the late bus. NO WAITING FOR RIDES!

Thursday 11/5:

Fantasy Map Final Draft due by the end of class (if not already submitted) -- 3rd Six Weeks Grade

RenFest Recap

Make-up work day!

Complete work you missed on Wednesday

Visit with teachers you didn't see on Wednesday (submit work, ask questions, etc.)

Per school / district requirements, I will be submitting 3rd Six Weeks grades at 4:00pm on Wednesday, December 17th, 2014.

I'll still be holding my regularly-scheduled office hours that day, but I encourage students to submit late work, make-up work, quiz recovery, etc. by 3:30pm (at the latest!) to ensure that it's included in their overall average.